This senior post sits in the Building Control team at Islington Council, within the Community Wealth Building service area. The work centres on inspecting buildings to make sure they are safe, sustainable and built to last across the borough. The role combines office and remote working, with at least two days a week in the office, and includes a desirable element of supervising or mentoring others. Fit depends on holding registered building inspector status at Class 2D-2E with the Building Safety Regulator.
What the job involves
- Help ensure buildings in the borough are safe, sustainable and built to last
- Carry out registered building inspection work within the Building Control team, reporting to the Team Manager
Qualifications
- Level 5 qualification in Building Control, or a relevant degree (building surveying, construction or structural engineering), or equivalent experience
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE or CIOB, or similar
Registration & licences
- Registered Building Inspector status (Class 2D-2E) with the Building Safety Regulator
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of building construction, legislation and best practice
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people
- Confidence using IT systems and managing records
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
- Proof of address and evidence of any name changes
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health clearance
- DBS check at the appropriate level, if applicable
- Overseas criminal record check, if applicable
Other
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Nice to have
- Experience supervising or mentoring others
What's offered
- Up to 31 days leave a year, rising to 36 after five years of local government service
- 35-hour working week
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development opportunities
- Local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops and health and beauty therapists
- Commitment to paying at least the London Living Wage
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